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WBA names global executives

WBA names global executives

Walgreens Boots Alliance Inc. has announced three global leadership appointments. Vineet Mehra will be joining WBA as global chief marketing officer.  He will be based at corporate headquarters in Deerfield and report to WBA co-chief operating officers Ornella Barra and Alex Gourlay.

U.S. Farm Bill signed into law

U.S. Farm Bill signed into law

President Trump has signed the Farm Bill, which had bipartisan support in Congress, into law. The signing of the $867 billion Farm Bill removes industrial hemp from a list of federally controlled substances.

Packaged Facts reports Walmart gaining ground in groceries

Packaged Facts reports Walmart gaining ground in groceries

Walmart is the in-store grocery leader. Some 27% of in-store grocery purchasers say Walmart is the in-store retailer they get groceries from most, more than twice as many as Kroger, the next most chosen retailer, according to market research firm Packaged Facts in the report U.S.

Walgreens earnings beat Wall Street projections

Walgreens earnings beat Wall Street projections

Walgreens Boots Alliance (WBA) on Thursday reported first quarter double-digit earnings growth for fiscal 2019 that beat analysts’ expectations, while revenue fell short of forecasts. The retailer’s revenue was $33.79 billion.

Rite Aid reports fiscal 2019 third quarter results

Rite Aid reports fiscal 2019 third quarter results

Rite Aid Corp. today reported operating results for its third fiscal quarter ended December 1. For the third quarter, the company reported net loss from continuing operations of $17.3 million, or $0.02 per share, Adjusted net income from continuing operations of $14.7 million, or $0.

Rite Aid, McKesson continue partnership

Rite Aid, McKesson continue partnership

CAMP HILL, Pa. – Rite Aid Corp. and McKesson Corp.  announced an agreement to key terms that will continue the companies’ pharmaceutical sourcing and distribution partnership for an additional 10 years.

Raley’s elevates Zimmermann to new leadership role

Raley’s elevates Zimmermann to new leadership role

WEST SACRAMENTO, Calif. – Raley’s announced the promotion of Deirdre Zimmermann to chief customer experience officer. Zimmermann has served in an executive position since joining the organization in 2015, beginning as senior vice president, marketing and e-commerce.

Nuro and Kroger launch unmanned delivery service

Nuro and Kroger launch unmanned delivery service

Nuro and Kroger Co. today announced the launch of the first-ever unmanned delivery service available to the general public. Since August, the companies have operated a self-driving grocery delivery service in Scottsdale, Ariz. with an autonomous Prius fleet accompanied by vehicle operators.

Rite Aid names Mennen senior VP and CIO

Rite Aid names Mennen senior VP and CIO

Rite Aid Corp. announced today that Justin Mennen, a seasoned technology and digital leader with more than 20 years of technology leadership experience, has been named Rite Aid’s senior vice president and chief information officer.

Thrifty White and Emerlyn Technology to partner

Thrifty White and Emerlyn Technology to partner

PLYMOUTH, Minn. – Thrifty White Pharmacy announced today that the partnership between Thrifty White and SureCost, a central ordering application powered by Emerlyn Technology, will now be offered to Independent pharmacies through Thrifty White’s Affiliated Pharmacy Program.